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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners all around the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Spain to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these new open education endeavours. Corporations want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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